MRS QUEZON AND FAMILY KILLED IN LUZON AMBUSH
Manila April 28 Mrs Aurora Quezon widow of the Philippines' first president her daughter and grandson were killed in a bloody machine gun ambuscade in the mountains of northern Luzon. Ten total dead include seven others and two guerrilla fighters. Wounded and the remaining party retreated to Ronba village as authorities vowed a renewed crackdown on bandits.
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Presa
Manila
Aurora Quezon
Philippines
Elpidio Quirino
Ligon
Quezon Party
Baler
Livan
Manuel Quezon
Gistine
Mantin
Lizkam
Quezon
Perry considered as liquor board member
Harrisburg April 28 David Hi Perry secretary in Gov James HT Dnif was reported considered today as a member of the State Liquor Control Board. Reports circulated at the capitol indicate Perry would be named to succeed Charles C McGovern of Pittsburgh. McGovern 73 long prominent in Pittsburgh politics for many years was named to the board February 1 1947 to fill an unexpired term expiring March 1998. He has served since then under a provision that appointed officials serve until successors are named. Perry 43 of Altoona is an attorney and former member of the house of representatives. He served as special deputy attorney general during the unemployment compensation bureau tenure. When Dutt moved up governor in 1947 he named Perry secretary to the governor.
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Harrisburg
David Hi. ‘Perry
James HT
Dnif
State Liquor Control Board
Capitol Pal
Charles C. McGayvern
Pibta- Diggh
Liquor Board
McGovern
Pittsburgh
Polifica Lon
O the Wow
IAW
Perry
Jsm Tihlive
Altoama
Thetilcome
Hepresentatives
Gence
Unemployment Compensation Bureau
Dutt
Weneral Jn
Edward Martin
Dutti
Ferry
Fleming Heads Maritime Board By Associated Press
Washington April 28 President Truman appointed Maj Gen Philp EB Fleming to lead the Maritime Commission as chairman. Jesse Lusso becomes public works administrator, with Fleming succeeding him at War Assets Administration. Rear Admiral Paul Lyle Mather heads WAR Assets. Fleming seen as independent. Fleming to replace Vice Admiral William W. Smith as Maritime Commission head.
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Fleming
Maritime Board
Associated Press
Washington
Trima
Philp EB. Fleming
Meritline Commission
Fieming
Jesse Lusso
War Assets Administrator
Paul Lyle Mather
War Assets Administration
Vieming
Pitjust
Truman
Maritime Commission
Plyming
William W. Smith
Many Top Jobs in Washington Still Open
Washington April 28 President Truman said he hopes Curtis Calder of New York will accept as secretary of the army and Jonathan Daniels of Raleigh NC is under consider ation for secretary of the navy. Jobs of army and navy sectaries still open as several candidates decline.
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Associated Press
Washington
Truman
Curtis B. Calder
New York
Two Erie Officers Face Court Trial on Indictments
Two Erie police officers Haxty Stasiewski and William Pods were indicted by the Erie County grand jury for assault and battery in a scuffle with Olis Smith, a 35 year old Gannon University student, after a car stop. Smith also faces a driving under the influence charge with an assault and battery count dismissed by the jury.
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Erie
Eri
Haxty Stasiewsk
William Pod
Wolski
Smith
City approves summer recreation plan for school youths
The school board administration and instruction committee approved a summer recreation program for grades 1 through 12. Louis Hanna, athletic director, drafted a plan including softball baseball girls softball track marbles rope skipping and games across Concord Washington and Prior high schools. About 1600 dollars total cost mostly state funded with 500 dollars from the city for equipment. Programs supervised by three instructors with aides, start June 13 and run to August 15.
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Department of Instruction
Louis Hanna
Teaot
Willrobaly
Glia
Hanna
Sujil
David Swartz
Supt
Swarte
Direct Or
Hann
Plan for uniform fiscal year defeated in Harrisburg
The Associated Press dispatch reports Harrisburg April 28 that a plan for a uniform fiscal year starting July 1 was defeated. An eleventh hour attempt to require start dates matching other communities failed in the Senate. A House committee had rejected a similar measure. Other bills for boroughs counties and townships were dropped for the 1949 session.
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Dells
Associated Press
Ity Council
Harrisburg
House
Derailed Broadway Limited Injures Thirteen at Fort Wayne
Thirteen people were hurt when the Pennsylvania Railroad Broadway Limited derailed near Fort Wayne. A diner car and six Pullmans left the tracks as the westbound train approached the city. Hospitalized passengers include Mrs. Sarah Sharkley and B E Mills, with others treated for injuries.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
Broadway Limited
Wayne Hospital
Sarah Sharkley
Vernon
Whst
B. E. Mills
St.Charles
Til
Sharkley
Mills
Thn Teat Prew
St. Joseph
Chicago
Shanghai encircled as Reds advance near Yangtze
The Associated Press describes Shanghai under growing Communist pressure with refugees evacuated by sea and air. American liner President Wilson sails amid crowds as British and U.S. ships plan further evacuations while Red forces tighten around Shanghai and nearby rivers.
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F. Shanghat
Orange Gate
Shanghai Braun Cinaine
Inne
Wilson
America
Navy
Plans for Radar Screen Advancement Revealed
Philadelphia April 28 plans for a radar screen to defend the country against air attacks have been completed by the armed forces. Maj Gen Ankenbrandt says the army navy and air force are conducting actual experiments to integrate systems. About half the material slated for construction is from World War III supplies. Military officials estimate the total cost around 161000000 with 85,000,000 allocated for initial expenditures.
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Philadelphia
Prancis L. Ankenbrandt
Ankenbrandt
Army
Navy
Fir Force
Spencer B. Aiken
U. S. Army
Earl E. Stone
Naval? Communications
Radio Corporation of America
Camden
N. J
Mitch Soh
Touman
Bill Aubhonining
Wolk
Corry Business Sold by Blattts
The Ryder sandwich business Sealed Poods Inn, launched last summer by the Blatt Brothers, has sold to three Pittsburgh men Ricl Vaughn, Willard Fisher, and Robert Ross. They formed Sealed Fresh Foods, Inc. to renew operations next Monday. Fisher will manage equipment relocation to the south end of the Girard Theatre building as the trio plans to operate from Corry temporarily while expanding production and distribution across Erie and surrounding counties.
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Pittsburgh
Blatt Brothers
Ricl Vaughn
Willard Fisher
Robert Ross
Sealed Fresh Foods, Inc
Mar
Mig
Fisher
Grard Ftteatre
Pittsburstr
Wire County
Erie
Crawford
Warren
Meike
Mercer
Venango
Fisher Pl
Coal Operators Split Over Pact Negotiations Begin
Coal operators divided over a pact as a subset votes to negotiate a separate contract with L. Lewis if needed. The Board of Directors of the Southport Coal Producers Association opts to stay away from further meetings for the time being while President Joseph B. Moorish and directors push a distinct policy toward negotiating with Lewis and the United Mine Workers this year. The remaining operators have not yet reached a decision.
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Mnilustise
Doin L. Lewis
Soilthort Gort Producers Association
Texs
Beling Bouthem
Joseph B. Mooriys
Vey
Lews
United Mine Workers
Wat Stag
Anta
Studebaker Car Agency To Open Here Tomorrow
Studebaker car agency to open in new quarters at 687 North Center, with R. G. Wiggers Motor Sales running the operation. The new site offers Studebaker vehicles, repair service for all cars, and a full service shop expansion. Display models include Studebaker autos, Champion series four and five passenger, and Commander series. opening awards planned for attendees.
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R.G. Wiggers Motor Sales
North Center Street
Only
Altomobile
Alyd-Tivephuok
North Center
R. G
Curly) Wiggers
Studebaker Agency
R. G. Wiggery Motor Sales
Ilo
Studebaker
Pine
East South Street
Nuartere
Fennell
Tohm Wigges
North Clymer
Inseer
Studes Buker
Paris
Ema
East Southstreel
Wiggets
Security expansion gains support in House committee
Washington April 24 A survey showed growing support for expanding social security as the Ways and Means Committee began drafting a new bill after two months of work. The plan would boost benefits and extend coverage possibly to 20,000,000 more Americans while likely not increasing current payroll tax. Rep Kean said he expects substantial Republican support for broader program.
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Washington
Hay Yslek
House
Truman
Congress
Rep
Kean
Taft Opposes Arming Pact Members in Senate Testimony
Secretary of State Acheson testified that Taft and other Republicans push to keep military aid closely controlled. He said the United States should not appear to pressure allies while debating treaty ratification. Acheson defended the administration stance amid questions on the added defense program.
Dinner Honors Leo T. Franz at Columbus Church
A Greek era dinner honored Leo T. Franz on his April retirement after 49 years with the Post Office. Colleagues and city carriers praised his service as short talks and memories filled the program. Missing postmaster Harold Shannon was noted, and Miss Shirley Ann Hall and Mrs. Louise Cok provided musical entertainment.
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Lis Corey
Columbus Community
Leo T. Prong
Pravz Waslay
O'Tlock
Lie Licier
He Reynet
Fostmantoy
Sulte
Hareld Shannon
Yyperin
Tvan Smifly
Mrx
Dorothy Boland Spuke Forte Judes Sreberil
Gaye Orte
Syuke
Flyde Hall
C. A. Johnson
Seno Dlonky
Franz
Niplit
Shirley Ann Hall
Ebloe
Louise Cok
Myx
Cook Alao
Cook
Erie
A. Wetmire
Mspocte J
Philadephia Division
Wetmore
Philadellpis
File City
Pinning accident hides danger in home play
A young child was admitted after swallowing a pin found during play at home on West Wayne Street. Parents discovered the pin and alerted authorities, sparking a medical inspection to assess any lasting harm from the ingestion.
Three Corry youths nabbed in drag harrow theft
Three youths from Corry were arrested after attempting to load a drag harrow onto a truck to steal farm machinery. The suspects Teov W. Cole 18 Lyle T Shannon 17 and Doula Nichols 17 were identified by witnesses and detained by officers on Maple Street. They claimed they planned to pay for repairs with money borrowed from a parent.
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W.ahork
Thein
Teov W. Cole
East Mali Street
Lyle T Shannon
Wid Douwla Nichols
Snyder Diteli
Sohielime Aéterney
Akett
Wistus
Harrow
Cole
Nad Iola
Hopes Fade For Special Canteen Liquor Permits
Harrisburg April 28 Hope of statewide veterans groups for special canteen liquor licenses faded as the Senate rejected an elev enth-hour proposal to insert the Carter provision in two bills. Rep J G Andrews spoke against constitutional authority. Veteran George D B Sinjar aided the fight, arguing veterans fear dangerous legislation.
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eTeSa
Harrisburg
Senate
Imegstives
Ihe Stile Superior Court
J. G. Andrews
George DB
Sinjard
R-Allertheny
American Legion
Veteyans Organications
Fia
Blu
World Hope Ends Cold War With Berlin Blockade Talks
Soviet diplomats signal a new era of mutual relations as Western powers seek a formal end to the Berlin blockade. Reports say Moscow may lift the siege if Allies end countermeasures and set a date for a Big Four meeting. TASS notes caution as negotiations unfold.
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New York
Rex Theatre Plans Awards for Patrons
Rex Theatre announces a two day May 19 20 give away event for attendees region or district residents. The contest will award a woodworking range a double boiler French skillet and a smag booker prize. The event is sponsored by the theatre and Mrs Outford Currull of Bank Mary Store contributed eight hundred dollars.
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Rex Theatre
Maruger Regis Burha
Witinghouse
Ine Yatrony
Jour Theatre
Orig
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Sien
Pentagon
Defertie Johnson
Kenneth C. Rayall
Gurlis B. Calder
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Steamedy Company
Hive
Myshfn
John T. Sullivan Gove
Johnson
Audey
Uaw
Hein
Sullivan
General Assembly
Corry Council
Shanghai
China Reds
Yangtzedad
Gow
Hayin
Nuriawesr
Aly Wield
FMD
Feguiny
Puubag
Howie Ate
Soltyl Lo Howe Sory
Anil Toryy Daily
AML
Willi Watt
Wieilhd
Kesh
Shawhinl
Mitty
CORRY
Blatts
Studebaker Car Agency
Taft
GOP
Acheson
Stcretary” of State
Acheson’s
Eil
Olle
Tinwauthal
Tov Talvant
Rawly
John ‘Oyy
D-Coln
Sival
Byrd
Beore
Tolson Seunioy Donnell
Trym Acheson Jenahee Thie
Aibroudh Wah
Baek
Wieland
Leo T. Franz
Moscow
Russia
Berlin
Agi
Gall
Fay
Aguacated
Fay Bilmoe
Eta
Gilbew Dispatch
Hue
Phillie
Desis
Ambagsidorat
Sbrmiller
Imestice
Andril A. Grotnyito
Jason A. Malle
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Sim
Enviar
Nilions
Jessup
Scestin
Dean
Ely Toe
Malic
West Gurniuh
Sovieh
TASS
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